George Washington Quotes

One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.

George Washington

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• One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.

  

  George Washington
  • Party
  • Opinion
  • Influence